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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 623.21 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 623.21 and 265.05 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 623.21 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/623.21 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 623.21 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 165,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,181.81/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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